Area Sales Manager - Trade Distribution

Area Sales Manager Trade DistributionRead on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.Location: Northern Ireland (field-based)Salary: Up to 45,000 basic + 15,000 OTE + Company CarAre you an experienced field account manager looking to take the next step in your career? This is a rare opportunity to join a respected manufacturer and take ownership of a strategically important territory managing and developing relationships with trade distribution accounts across Northern Ireland.The OpportunityIn this role, you'll represent a high-quality, trusted product range that is widely specified and installed across the construction and professional trade sectors. You'll inherit a well-established customer base with strong existing relationships, but the real opportunity is to grow that network and deepen engagement through service, insight and strategic partnership.This is not a transactional sales role. It's a relationship-driven, consultative position where the focus is on delivering real value to trade distribution partners and building long-term growth.What's On Offer Up to 45,000 basic salary15,000 OTE bonus potentialCompany car, tools and support to succeedFull product training and ongoing professional developmentReal autonomy, ownership of your territory and genuine career progression opportunitiesWhat You'll Be Doing Managing and developing relationships with trade distribution partners across Northern IrelandWorking closely with branch managers, regional buyers and decision-makers to understand their priorities and deliver solutionsBuilding business plans and sales strategies that drive revenue and market shareUsing CRM and structured account planning to maximise opportunities and monitor performanceActing as a consultative partner to customers, helping them grow their own sales and profitabilityWhat We're Looking For Field-based account management experience (ideally in B2B, trade, construction or manufacturing environments)Organised, structured and professional approach to territory planning and customer engagementStrong relationship-building skills and the ability to create long-term partnershipsCommercial awareness and an understanding of how to deliver value beyond priceA service-focused, consultative sales style with the ambition to develop and progressThe Next StepIf you're currently managing a sales territory and are ready to represent a respected brand, build lasting customer relationships and progress your career in a strategic field sales role, we'd love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-05